Rinnai Ember 600 User manual

Ember series gas fireplaces
Installation guide
Models: RDV600N / RDV600L
RDV700N / RDV700L

Appliance must be installed with a Rinnai approved ue system.
This appliance shall be installed in accordance with:
-Manufacturer’s installation instructions
Current:
-AS/NZS 5601 Gas Installations
-AS/NZS 5263 Gas Appliances General Requirements
-AS/NZS 3000 Electrical Standards
-AS/NZS 3500 Plumbing and Drainage Standards
Installation, servicing and repair shall be carried out only by
authorised personnel.
Warning
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury or loss
of life.
For more information about buying, using, and servicing of
Rinnai appliances call: 0800 RINNAI (0800 746 624).
Rinnai New Zealand Limited
105 Pavilion Drive, Mangere, Auckland
PO Box 53177, Auckland Airport, Auckland 2150
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.rinnai.co.nz
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Important

Before you start ....................................................4
Specication .........................................................5
Dimensions ...........................................................6
Gas and electrical supply .....................................8
Enclosure dimensions ..........................................9
Clearances from combustibles .............................10
TV installation .......................................................12
Ember masonry installation overview ...................14
Ember mock chimney installation overview ..........16
Installing the zero clearance frame.......................18
Attaching the exi ues to the spigot plate ...........19
Burn media installation .........................................20
Removing the burner box glass panel ..................21
Adding the glass and vermiculite ..........................21
Log set installation ................................................22
Stone set installation ............................................24
Commissioning .....................................................26
Installing the frame ...............................................27
Test operation and lighting sequence ...................28
Installation checklist and customer handover .......28
Wiring diagram .....................................................29
Flueing
Ember ueing .......................................................30
Flueing options .....................................................32
Flue kits and components.....................................37
Contents

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Before you start
Unpack the appliance and components and check for damage. DO NOT install any damaged
items. Check all components have been supplied and that you have the correct gas type.
Read these instructions to get an overview of the steps required before starting the installation.
Failure to follow these instructions could cause a malfunction of the appliance. This could result in
serious injury and/or property damage.
Ensure the ue termination will meet the required ue clearances as shown in AS/NZS 5601.1
before installation.
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Item Masonry installation Mock chimney installation
Ember 600 Ember 700 Ember 600 Ember 700
ENGINE

The Ember engine comes with; remote control (batteries inserted), operation and installation guides, granule packs,
rockwool, crushed glass, vermiculite, exible gas connection, and two spare halogen bulbs.
4-SIDED or 3-SIDED FRAME

ZERO CLEARANCE FRAME
A must have for mock chimney installations
as it gives automatic clearance to
combustibles and is critical for keeping the
installation square.
 
INFILL PANEL (if needed)
Inll panel only needed if the cavity is
slightly larger than the frame—panel
will cover the gap behind the re and
the 3-sided frame.
 
700 MASONRY FRAME
Wider masonry frame for the 700,
designed to cover a larger cavity
opening.

BURN MEDIA
Option of a log or stone set. Ensure
you have the correct set before starting
as they are di󰀨erent for each model. 
MASONRY FLUE COMPONENTS
Flexi ue components for a vertical or
horizontal chimney termination  
MOCK CHIMNEY FLUE COMPONENTS
Flue components for a vertical or
horizontal termination  

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Input = 12-23 MJ/h
Output = 2.5-5.0* kW
E󰀩ciency = 77% (on high)
Heating area = up to 85 m2**
Gas type = NG or ULPG
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Input = 14-27 MJ/h
Output = 3-6.0* kW
E󰀩ciency = 77% (on high)
Heating area = up to 99 m2**
Gas type = NG or ULPG
* Will vary according to gas type and ue conguration.
** Will vary depending on geographical location in NZ.
Suitability
Suitable for masonry installations and
installations into a mock chimney, in open plan
areas and living rooms.
Data plate
Located on the lower RHS of the base panel in
front of the gas control.
Convection fan
120 V AC 50 Hz 2-speed centrifugal blower.
Lighting
Halogen lamps 240 V 25 W x 2.
Gas connection
Brass ½ “ BSPT male tting, the gas supply
terminates inside the heater—lower right hand
side of the appliance.
Ignition
230-240 V AC 50 Hz high voltage electronic
spark generation unit.
Installation considerations
Room size—smaller rooms will heat up quickly,
and due to the e󰀩ciency of the appliance, the
Ember will turn to a low ame setting once the
set temperature has been reached.
For e󰀩cient performance Rinnai recommends
installing the re as close to the oor as
possible. If the unit is installed higher up the
wall the movement of air from the convection
fan, depending on the room conguration,
could create draughts.
Noise level: 37-45 dB(A)
Flueing: Masonry
Colinear exi ue, air intake Ø 75 mm, exhaust
Ø 100 mm. Appliance must be installed with a
Rinnai Ember ue system.
Flueing: Mock chimney
Colinear (air intake Ø 75 mm, exhaust Ø 100
mm) to coaxial direct vent ueing (inner Ø 100
mm, outer Ø 170 mm). Appliance must be
installed with a Rinnai Ember ue system.
Electrical
This heater has a 1.5 m power cord with a
three pin plug supplied. The power cord passes
through a slot in the back left hand corner of
the appliance.
• High = 110 W
• Standby = <1W
Safety devices
Flame failure sensing system, pressure relief,
overheat safety switch, air temperature sensor,
thermal fuse, overcurrent fuse, and spark
detector.
Temperature control
Operated by using the basic infra-red remote*,
or for more features, such as timers and
thermostatic control, using Rinnai’s Wi-Fi
replace controller app.
* Temperature sensor is located in the bottom
of the remote
Weights
• Ember 600 51 kg
• Ember 700 55 kg
A direct vent inbuilt gas replace with a glass front and convection fan, pushing warm air from the
top of the appliance. Operated by a simple infra-red remote or by the Rinnai Wi-Fi app that allows
full thermostatic control, as well as other features such as timers. Di󰀨erent burn media and frame
options are available.
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Dimensions (mm)
Ember 600 with 3-sided frame (masonry installations or mock
chimney installations with a hearth)
580
640
618
380
590
18
287
Ember 600 with 4-sided frame (mock chimney installations)
580
640
644
380
590
26
18
287
695
790
95 95600
535 mm
500 mm
Viewable glass
dimensions, same
for both 600 models
inll panel

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Ember 700 with 4-sided frame (mock chimney installations)
618
740 380
590
680
18
312
740
644
380
590
26
680
18
312
658
825
92.5 92.5
700
695
890
95 95
Ember 700 with 3-sided frame (masonry installations or mock
chimney installations with a hearth)
638 mm
500 mm
Viewable glass
dimensions, same
for both 700 models
inll panel masonry
frame

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Gas supply
Gas pipe sizing must consider the gas input to this appliance, as well as other gas appliances in
the premises. The gas supply termination is inside the heater, and enters from the lower right hand
side of the appliance.
Purging the gas supply
Foreign materials and debris such as swarf,
lings etc. must be purged from the gas supply.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the
control valve causing it to malfunction.
Gas connection
A small spanner has been provided, located in
the commissioning pouch on top of the PCB
cover, to help with the gas connection as space
is quite tight. Please return the spanner to the
pouch when nished.
The use of a rubber hose for any gas
connection to a xed appliance is not
authorised by the manufacturer.
Electrical supply
The Ember is tted with a 1.5 m power cord and 3-pin plug.
The power cord passes through a slot in the back left hand
corner of the appliance.
The connection is either direct wired* or connected to a
power point within the cavity. This must be connected to a
dedicated earthed power point. The electric isolation switch
must be accessible after the appliance has been installed.
The re must not be located immediately below a socket
outlet (potential re hazard).
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a licensed tradesperson. This must be a
genuine replacement part available from Rinnai.
* Consult a qualied electrician if direct wiring is required as it must comply with AS/NZS 5601 and AS/NZS 3000 and other relevant
local regulations
approx. 320 mm

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Enclosure dimensions
Masonry Mock chimney
600 700
W-width 700 mm 800 mm
H-height 700 mm 700 mm
D-depth 400 mm min. 400 mm min.
Framing dimensions above are before the zero clearance
frame is tted.
For mock chimney installations the Ember MUST BE
installed with the Ember Zero Clearance frame, which
gives the required clearances to combustibles.
Please note
If installing the Rinnai Ember into a purpose built chimney
breast or chase, which is not open to the roof space of the
building, you will need to add cavity vents. Refer p. 32-33
for more information
Actual chimney size needs to be at least 200 x 200 mm
for the two flexi flues to fit down the chimney.
Corner installations
The Ember must be positioned within the enclosure on a at level surface that allows free
movement of the appliance. The enclosure must be capable of supporting 1.5 times the weight of
the Ember.
702 min.
1404
25
993
752 min.
1504
25
1063
Ember 600 Ember 700
600 700
W-width
Inll panel*
Masonry frame*
600 mm
600-750 mm
N/A
700 mm
700-850 mm
700-785 mm
H-height
Inll panel*
Masonry frame*
600 mm
600-675 mm
N/A
600 mm
600-675 mm
600-638 mm
D-depth 400 mm min. 400 mm min.
* Enclosure dimensions can be larger if using an inll
panel or a masonry frame.

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Clearances from combustibles
The clearances listed below, measured from the edge of the glass, are minimum clearances unless
otherwise stated.
While the heater is operating
The appliance must not be installed where
curtains or other combustible materials
could come into contact with the heater.
The 400 mm side clearance includes side
walls. The 1000 mm clearance is in front of
the re.
Floor protection
Heat from this re may over time a󰀨ect
the appearance of some materials used
for ooring, such as, carpet, vinyl, cork
or timber. This may be amplied if the
air contains cooking vapours or cigarette
smoke. To avoid this occurring, it is
recommended that a mat be placed in front
of the appliance.
Mantels and surrounds
Combustible mantels and surrounds require
clearance from the unit to minimise the
risk of re. Mantels and surrounds, made
of combustible materials such as wood,
are allowed providing they are outside the
minimum clearances shown.
Hearths
A hearth is not necessary but can be used
for decorative purposes or protection of
sensitive ooring if required. A hearth must
not obscure the front of the re or obstruct
the re in any way (including the frame
around the re).
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The temperature of the wall surface directly
above the re may get warm and distort
paint nishes, or distort vinyl wall coverings.
For durability of surfaces, please contact
the manufacturer for their specication.
AMantel needs to be a min. of 400 mm away from the
edge of the glass.
B Max. mantel depth at 400 mm (A) is 250 mm max.
CSurround needs to be a minimum of 400 mm away
from the edge of the glass.
For every 50 mm of added mantel depth there must be
an additional 100 mm of clearance from the edge of the
glass. For example:
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300 mm 500 mm
350 mm 600 mm
400 mm 700 mm
A
c
B- mantel depth
400 mm
400 mm 400 mm
1000 mm

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The below diagrams are to assist people in determining the clearance area around the Ember
without having the unit on site. The 4-sided frame is shown as this is the frame used in mock
chimney installations, which typically have mantels and surrounds made of combustible material.
The 4-sided frame sits approximately 26 mm below the engine, refer dimension diagrams.
Glass width
540400 400
570 400
Clearance Clearance
Minimum above fire
1340
Ember 600 4-sided frame
Glass width
640400 400
570 400
Clearance Clearance
Minimum above fire
1440
Ember 700 4-sided frame
Distance o󰀨 the oor
could be 0-400 mm.

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TV installation
The Ember has a fan that distributes warm air from the top of the appliance out into the room. As
warm air is dispersed outwards, as opposed to directly upwards, installation of a TV may be an
option.
The diagram shows
recommended clearances
when installing a TV directly
above the Ember, or into a
recess. All dimensions are in
millimetres.
400 mm dimension
The 400 mm dimension is the
minimum clearance required
to a mantel. The image
adjacent shows the dimension
from the edge of the frame, in
the case of the Ember the 400
mm dimension is to be taken
from the edge of the glass.
Always check with the TV
manufacturer
It is up to the owner to check
the TV installation with the TV
manufacturer—some have
warranty conditions that state
a TV is not to be installed
above a replace.
Rinnai does not accept any
responsibility for damage to a
TV resulting from the use of
this information.
At least the
depth of the TV
400 mm
minimum
400 mm
minimum

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Installation
Installation, servicing and repair
shall be carried out only by
authorised personnel.

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Ember masonry installation overview
1
2
Modify the enclosure
Ensure the enclosure meets the requirements set out on p. 9.
Gas and electrical connections
Prepare gas and electrical connections, refer p. 8.
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Stretch out the exi to the required length and attach to the ue terminal using the clamps
provided. Seal the terminal to the chimney plate and weatherproof any openings using
appropriate silicone sealant.
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Drop the exi ue down the chimney, making sure you have the intake and exhaust ues in
the correct position, and seal the chimney plate to the chimney.
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Undo the two front screws holding the ue spigot in place and attach the exi to the spigot
using the clamps provided. Screw/rivet in place to stop any movement, refer p. 19.
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Attach the side brackets provided with the inll panel or masonry frame, using the screws
provided, to the Ember engine using the top and bottom xings.
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Line up the spigot plate with the ue guide rails on top of the unit, slide the unit in place, and
secure spigot—two front screws.
8Secure Ember to the enclosure
This can be done two ways depending on the installation:
1. Secure to the enclosure via the existing anges on the engine, or
2. If using the inll panel or masonry frame, attach the side brackets* to the Ember engine
with screws*, using the top and bottom xings. Slide the Ember in place, and secure the
side brackets to the enclosure, using the three outer screw positions on each bracket, to
the brickwork using suitable xings (not provided).
* Provided with the inll panel or masonry frame
9Complete the gas connection
Make the gas connection.
10 Install the burn media and commission
Install the glass, granules, rockwool, logs or stones. Ret the combustion chamber glass
and commission, refer p. 20-26.
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Install the masonry or the 3-sided frame and inll panel* (if using), refer p. 27.
* Separate installation instructions are provided with the inll panel.

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Make sure the chimney cap is
weathertight. Flexi ue also needs to be
secured to the ue cowl using the clamps
provided—these need to be riveted/
screwed in place to reduce the risk of
movement.
Check the size of the chimney before
doing anything. It needs to be at least
200 x 200 mm for the colinear exi ue to
t down.
When dropping the exi ue down the
chimney make sure you have the intake
and exhaust ues in the correct position.
The intake is on the left.
Flexi ues clamped and riveted/screwed
in place to the engine spigot plate. Due
to the weight it’s best to support the
underside of the plate to stop the exi
ues from extending too much.
Base of masonry enclosure MUST BE
level and allow free movement of the
appliance for maintenance and servicing.
The Ember engine must be secured
to the enclosure via the top and side
anges. This can be done directly into the
enclosure, into the inll panel or masonry
frame using the side brackets provided.
Intake Ø 75 mm left hand side. Exhaust Ø 100 mm right hand side.
Maximum ue length is 8 m.

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Ember mock chimney installation overview
1
2
Modify the enclosure
Ensure the enclosure meets the requirements set out on p. 9.
Gas and electrical connections
Prepare gas and electrical connections, refer p. 8.
3Install the zero clearance frame
Install the zero clearance frame into the enclosure and x in place with the screws provided.
This frame is critical and must be installed as it automatically gives the required clearances
to combustibles. Refer p. 18, and frame kit installation instructions.
4Flue system installed
Install the coaxial* to colinear adaptor. Ensure it is self supported with the frame and
screwed in place. Attach the intake and exhaust exi ues to the adaptor, clamp and screw
into place—check clearances are maintained. Add colinear sections as required, these twist
and lock into place.
5
6
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Undo the two front screws holding the ue spigot in place and attach the exi to the spigot
using the clamps provided and screw into place, refer p. 19.
7
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Line up the spigot plate with the ue guide rails on top of the unit, slide the unit into place,
and secure the spigot—two front screws.
8
Secure Ember to the zero clearance frame
Secure engine to the zero clearance frame—nine screw positions (three LHS, three top, and
three RHS).
9
Complete the gas connection
Make the gas connection.
10
Install the burn media and commission
Install the glass, granules, rockwool, logs or stones. Ret the combustion chamber glass
and commission, refer p. 20-26.
Install the frame
Install the frame, refer p. 27.
* Can’t be more than 600 mm maximum due to the heat from the colinear exi ues.

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Flue cowl needs to a 500 mm clearance from the
nearest ridge line of the roof. In this instance the
ue pipe has been painted to match the roof.
Self-supporting coaxial ue; inner
Ø 100 mm, outer Ø 170 mm. Requires
10 mm clearance to a combustible
surface. Flue pipes twist and lock into
place.
Colinear to coaxial adaptor supported
and secured in place. Flexi ues clamped
and screwed to the connections.
Base of enclosure MUST BE level
and allow free movement of the
appliance for maintenance and
servicing.
Zero clearance frame tted,
refer next page
600 mm maximum
Maximum vertical ue length is
10 m. If adding 2 x 45 ° bends
(maximum number of bends),
then the ue length reduces by
2 m, refer p. 34.

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Installing the zero clearance frame (R2450)
For mock chimney installations the zero clearance frame is a mandatory requirement to ensure a
safe installation for the homeowner. The zero clearance frame is tted prior to nal cladding. It is a
universal frame, designed for di󰀨erent opening sizes.
For installation refer to the detailed instructions provided with the zero clearance frame kit.
The frame has three functions:
1. Maintains the required clearances to combustibles around the re.
2. Keeps the enclosure square, and provides rigidity above the re.
3. Allows for a thin prole frame, and for the engine to slip easily in and out of the enclosure.

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The exi ues need to be securely xed to the engine spigot plate using the clamps provided,
and the clamps need to be screwed in place. To do this the spigot plate needs to be temporarily
removed from the engine—undo the two front screws holding it in place.
1. Stretch the exi ues, ensuring the section that ts onto the spigot is completely extended.
2. Place the ue clamps over the exi ues and tighten. DO NOT overtighten as this will crush and
damage the ue.
3. Drill through the pre-punched holes, either side of the ue clamp, and into the
exi ue spigot. Secure in place using the stainless steel self-tapping screws
provided, ensuring the connection will stop movement or dislodgement of the
ue.
Helpful tip
Once the ue is connected to the spigot plate it will be free-hanging. To avoid damage to the ue
it’s best to support this within the cavity while waiting to install the engine.
Flue clamp
screwed in place
through pre-
punched holes
Tabs to hold the
plate in place
Flue guide either
side of the rail

20 | Ember Installation Guide: 12890-F 06-21
Burn media installation
Please
Experience has shown that the majority of performance problems are caused
by burn media being installed incorrectly. Please take the time to read and
follow these instructions as malfunctioning due to incorrect burn media
placement is not covered by warranty.
The Ember MUST NEVER be used with other burn media or burn media that
is damaged.
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The Ember 600 and 700 burn media sets are di󰀨erent. The Ember 600 stone set has six less
stones and the log set is narrower and shorter—ensure you have the correct kit before starting.
Ember 600 stone set - laid out in the
correct order
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There should be a wonderful closeup picture secured to the re to help you decipher what goes
where. Use this in conjunction with these instructions to help with the installation.
Ember 600 log set Ember 700 log set
Back log
Front log
Left log
Middle log
Right log
Front log
Back log
Left log
Right log
Middle log
Ember 700 stone set - laid out in the correct
order